5 Pfennigs - Saalfeld Ostpreußen ND (1918) front 5 Pfennigs - Saalfeld Ostpreußen ND (1918) back
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5 Pfennigs - Saalfeld Ostpreußen ND

1918 year
Iron 2.4 g 19.8 mm
Description
Issuer
German notgeld (Germany)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
19.8 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#352098
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

NOTE: Saalfeld Ostpreußen is now Zalewo, Poland

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Saalfeld Ostpreußen ND (1918) coin is that it was made of iron, which was a common material used for coinage during the Notgeld era in Germany due to the shortage of other metals. This coin, in particular, weighs 2.4 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar denominations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1918)  9993 - - - - - -

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